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Flute solo, piano and snare drum - unknown, Irish 13016. This is a medley recorded by flute player John McKenna in 1925, and also recorded in recent times on LPs by McKenna fans Frankie Gavin and Marcas O'Murchu. Higgins was from Ballinomore, Co. Leitrim, where McKenna was and is very much held in respect. These hornpipes are better known as the Minstrel's Fancy and the Greencastle. The bass and drums backing is unique and a very light, pleasant sound. Irish was a subsidiary of a New York... ( 1 reviews ) Topics: Irish, Celtic, Folk, Oldtime, 78rpm, Flute Source: 78

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Flute duet, unknown - piano, Irish I-3011. A pair of fiery jigs from these Leitrim musicians. Some private recordings of Jack Dolan may be heard at http://www.lafferty.ca/music/irish/flute-geezers/. Both tunes were recorded by John McKenna, the first in duet with James Morrison, the second with Eddie Mehan; Morrison recorded it solo as well. Topics: Irish, Celtic, Folk, Oldtime, 78rpm, Flute Source: 78